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WM14 PYV

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,923 mi
Last recorded54,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM14 PYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 54,923 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 54,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge, advise attention, 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,333 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 45,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished bad to the point cords are exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 25,819 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 22,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 21,026 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 18,686 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 18,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 15,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 5,079 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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WM14 PYV is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM14 PYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WM14 PYV registered?

WM14 PYV is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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